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White Shield 85 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 188 students in White Shield 85 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in White Shield 85 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
188 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
White Shield 85 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.47
# American Indian Students
180 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
6,294 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1 Student
87,139 Students
% White Students
1%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
19
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,277 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,920
$17,688
Spending / Student
$12,277
$17,689
Best White Shield 85 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Shield High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Warrior St
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
White Shield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Warrior St
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Roseglen, ND 58775
(701) 743-4350
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Shield 85 School District?
White Shield 85 School District manages 2 public schools serving 188 students.
What is the rank of White Shield 85 School District?
White Shield 85 School District is ranked #164 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Shield 85 School District?
96% of White Shield 85 School District students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Shield 85 School District?
White Shield 85 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is White Shield 85 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,277 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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